anima sana in corpore sano

December 2010

12/31/2010

On checking my record for the above,I have walked 593.56km and cycled 599.67km in the last 12 months.Since I have taken a new hobby of walking in mid-January,2010 my cycling has 'suffered' by about 67% in distance cycled compared to previous years.

On weekly average,I walk about 3 times and cycle once a week.In terms of speed and distance,I need to improve my walking speed by 10 to 20 percent(from 12min/km to 10min/km) and as far as cycling,I should do twice a week.At my age,I need two days rest in a week.Next year,I plan to walk 3x+cycle 2x a week,insyaAllah.

To fellow readers of my blog,let us keep moving to keep fit and healthy...

12/30/2010

12/27/2010

He is 58 years old man like me,but he runs almost daily at Taman Tasik Cempaka,BBB at 3 to 4 times faster!When I did not turn up for my usual morning walks some time ago ,he asked my son about me.This morning,I met him and we stopped for a chat.

As I was walking,I saw a group of men,led by my friend running across the lake.IMHO,it was a great view to behold..

12/19/2010

50 Plus Fitness Walking..

This posting is dedicated to my peers who are in their 50's and 60's.Most of us,had knowingly or unknowingly misused our bodies-just pure negligence.We took more care of our cars than our bodies.Just look around you,how many of us are in good shape,fit and healthy?A few of my friends are now regulars to clinics and hospitals-some with chronic diseases!I am blessed by Allah that the only 'medication' I took daily are two capsules of Cod Liver oil.Whatever your situation are,it is better late than never.I started regular cycling mountain bikes at the age of 56 and early this year,I also do fitness walking.

My dear friend asked,'Don't you get bored walking?'.It all depend how you walk,where you walk and who you walk with.Here is a link I recommend you to read.This is one of a few things you have to do it yourself and could NOT delegate to others even if you are the Sultan or the billionaire!

Let me share my personal experience when I first started regular walking in March ,2010.First I bought myself a good pair of Nike+ shoes.Together with the shoes,I bought a sensor and a wristband to monitor my walks.I started with 3km for 45min and then moved to 5km in 60min.As they say,when things get measured,things get done!Now,I have logged more than 600km-cumulative total of 3 or 4 times walk every week.This is nothing great compared to my walking partner Nazley who walks about twice my mileage.

On walking partners,most of the time they are my family members and friends.When they could not be with me,I join the walking crowd at our neighbourhood park.To add spice to my walking ambience,I go and walk at some beautiful parks at Putrajaya,KL and even to FRIM,Kepong.

Another friend asked,'Can you really get a workout by just walking?'.In fact,I sweat more by walking than my cycling(except MTB at FRIM).Just like yesterday morning when I was catching my breath walking up three small 'hills' at Taman Rimba Alam at Putrajaya.By the way,I cycle once or twice on weekend.

If you are a grandfather(or grandmother),why not take your grand children to the park and see whether you can chase them around or not?

Notes on photos: All the photos were taken at Canseri Garden and Taman Rimba Alam,Putrajaya.

12/17/2010

12/16/2010

I love drinking coffee[especially mochacinno] and lately I got the feeling that I was drinking too much coffee.So,I was looking for a replacement beverage to satisfy my thirst.After doing some 'research'[i.e google search],I came upon green tea-not only to quench my thirst but for my 'health' drink after my cycling and walking exercises.

After walking a few kilometers through supermarket aisles in KL and Putrajaya,I ended getting a box of Jasmine green tea by Ahmad Tea from cold Storage,KLCC.One particular thing I felt,it pushes a lot of gases from my body-too often that somehow I don't like it.Anyone can advise me on another alternative green tea that is not too pushy?Or I should stick with this tea?Thank you.